School Custodian

Qualification: The individual performing in this position must meet the requirements set by the school district. Report to: Building Principal and/orDistrict Custodial Supervisor or his/her Designee. Responsibilities: The Southmoreland School District Custodian shall perform the daily custodial duties in the assigned area as well as any tasks deemed necessary by the supervisor / administrator. Specific Description: 8.5 hour day which includes a half hour unpaid lunch break and 2 ten-minute breaks. Duties & Responsibilities:Perform regular custodial duties in assigned area(s) of building(s). Accept instructions from the head administrator/supervisor verbally or in writing. Check daily activities schedule to see if any special equipment must be set up to provide services as necessary to support events and activities. Maintain & restock inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment. Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, furniture, etc. in the building(s). Assist visiting members of the public who are utilizing the facilities. Project a positive image for the school district with his/her team, whenever the public, guests, or visitors are in the building. Work closely with the supervisor and/or building administrator(s) to be prepared for scheduled activities and unscheduled events as needed. Shovel snow and salt walks as needed. Maintain building and grounds security by opening/closing the building each school day and during special events as directed. Perform general cleanup—any and all incidents as they arise. Inspect entrances and sidewalks for damage, clutter/dirt, malfunction, or other hazards. Vacuum all entrance mats (on top & under), outside mats. Wet mop inside of entrances if wet or in bad condition. Sweep all stairways. Machine vacuum all carpeted corridors, walkways. Clip all carpet sprigs as necessary. Remove all spots from the carpet. Remove gum from floors. Dust mop and sweep corners of all tiled classrooms and adjacent rooms. Wet mop if needed. Spot vacuum all classrooms, offices, and other carpeted areas. Pick up any paper left on the floor. Make sure rooms appear orderly. Empty all trash cans (rinse or wash if needed). Put all trash in dumpsters. Remove all marks from walls and lockers nightly. Replace defective light bulbs as needed. Wash all main entrance windows. Thoroughly clean all surfaces in restrooms. Clean all drinking fountains. Close and lock all doors & windows as directed by the director of facilities/ administration or his/her designee and lock all outside doors as soon as daily activities are over. Clean and straighten janitor’s closet as well as all equipment after use (e.g., mop buckets and custodian’s service sink). Hang up brooms, dust mops, and wet mops. Keep shelves and supplies in neat order and stocked with supplies. Turn in any items or articles found to the Lost and Found Department. Check your area for vandalism and report to the director of facilities/ administration or his/her designee. Assist other employees with cleanup after large activities. Dust mop and sweep out corners of all the tiled areas that are not covered under daily routines. Vacuum all carpets thoroughly in all classrooms and work areas according to schedule. Wet mop tiled areas. Wax, if needed. Wash all desktops, chairs, and furniture according to schedule. Dust everything in rooms and corridors according to schedule. Make sure all lockers are dusted and marks removed. Wash all hallway door windows. Clean cove molding and edges thoroughly. Wash all blackboards, chalkboard rails, and marker boards according to schedule. Wash display case glass, if needed. Check the furniture once a week for breakage and either repair it or report it to the head custodian/supervisor. Check all playground equipment for damage or unsafe conditions and inform the Facilities Director of repair needs. Identify and schedule work to be performed during summer, winter, and spring break. Accept other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities/Administration or his/her designee. Other Monthly/Winter/Spring/Summer Duties:As assigned. General Qualifications:To be eligible for employment as a custodian, a person shall demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to complete the assigned work efficiently. He/she is required to maintain confidentiality with regard to students and staff. He/she must also develop a basic understanding of the following areas: board of education policies and administrative regulations, school public relations, the role and function of public schools in the community, safe operation of mechanical equipment, and the importance of developing constructive working relationships with supervisors, fellow workers, students, the general public, and visitors to the school. Requirements, Credentials, and Licenses:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Basic computer knowledge; knowledge of building layouts. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, and procedure manuals. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a custodian encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors, including during both hot and cold weather. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. All duties and procedures are to be performed within health safety standards as established by local and state OSHA and school district emergency procedures. The custodian should expect to move, operate, and clean various manually powered brooms, mops, vacuums, dusting tools, and snow shovels as well as mechanically powered waxing and buffing equipment. He/she will be expected to climb and work from ladders as necessary. All custodial staff will undergo training with regard to equipment and chemical use. Should a staff member desire additional or duplicative training it shall be provided upon written request. The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements that must be met by a custodian to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and give and receive oral and written instructions. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools and rungs of ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including cleaning supplies, pails, and bags/boxes. The employee will sometimes push or pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines, etc. During summer months and/or when school is not in session, schedules, duties, and responsibilities may be altered to make the most effective and efficient use of the custodial staff. Clearances: Must have valid Act 34 (Criminal Record Check), Act 151 (Child Abuse History Check) and FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Criminal History Check. Evaluation: This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties. Salary/Compensation: $17.11 per hour recblid b77b50gpe81xm0ltntzsc5f0bbtp32